Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Hobo Dinners
These Slow Cooker Hobo Dinners are a classic comfort meal that’s simple to prepare and perfect for hectic days. Using only a handful of budget-friendly ingredients, each foil packet is packed with savory beef, tender potatoes, and carrots that slowly cook together for a flavorful, satisfying dinner. As everything cooks, the juices blend together to create rich flavor and perfectly soft vegetables with very little cleanup required.
Serve these hearty foil packet dinners straight from the trays for a casual family meal, or pair them with a fresh salad, warm dinner rolls, or steamed vegetables. They’re great for easy weeknight suppers, cozy homemade dinners, or camping-style meals made right in the slow cooker.
Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Hobo Dinners
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Lean ground beef | 1½ lbs |
| Russet potatoes, peeled and sliced | 4 medium |
| Carrots, peeled and sliced | 3 large |
| Dry onion soup mix | 1 packet (1 oz) |
Directions
- Peel and thinly slice the potatoes and carrots, then divide them evenly among 4 heavy-duty foil trays or large sheets of foil shaped into packets.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with the dry onion soup mix and shape into 4 equal patties.
- Place one beef patty on top of each portion of potatoes and carrots.
- Fold and crimp the foil edges upward to help keep the juices sealed inside during cooking.
- Arrange the foil packets or trays inside the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3½–4 hours, until the vegetables are tender and the beef is fully cooked.
- Let the packets rest for a few minutes before serving hot with the flavorful juices spooned over the top.
